Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 172.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $145,118 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  551.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  56.4% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher